Patient Safety Companion EDTC

Children's Wisconsin • Milwaukee, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today. Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ This a casual position working in the Emergency Department Trauma Center. Requires minimum of one 8 hour PM shift per week with some weeknight and weekend availability. Patient Safety Companions in the EDTC assist with patient flow as well as assignments to patient rooms for those who require observation. Must have initiative to help out wherever needed. Prefer junior or senior nursing students who won't graduate before May 2026. Must be able to commit to the schedule while in school. Job Summary Under the direction of a nurse, this role provides supervision for assigned patients. The main responsibility is to help keep patients safe by watching them closely and using simple safety actions. Basic tasks are performed as listed within the Patient Safety Companion Competency checklist.

Requirements

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required or relevant experience
• less than 1 year previous healthcare experience or a nursing student currently enrolled in an accredited nursing program.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact courteously and tactfully with patients, parents/families and members of the health care team.
• Basic assessment and analytical skills in order to perform simple patient observations.
• Functional sight, hearing and speech.
• Ability to sit and stay alert for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to stand &/or walk up to 50% of time.
• Knowledge of computer and keyboard.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer junior or senior nursing students who won't graduate before May 2026.
• Must be able to commit to the schedule while in school.

Responsibilities

• Maintains patient safety through continual surveillance and simple interventions for patients at safety risk related to psychological, developmental or behavioral needs. Examples of patients who may require a sitter include: patients on suicide precautions, with developmental delays, recovering from head injuries post-trauma, or patients at-risk for interruption of medical therapies/treatment due to behavioral/cognitive concerns. Simple interventions may include distraction, therapeutic play, prevention of pulling at tubes/dressings, re-direction and re-orientation.
• Promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of the patient to the registered nurse.
• Performs delegated activities per the direction of a registered nurse. Examples of activities may include assisting the patient with hygiene/bathing and intake/nutrition through set-up of supplies/meal trays, assistance with ambulation for elimination through ambulation assistance to the restroom, ambulation/exercise), and basic safety procedures.
• Performs basic activities for which competence is demonstrated through the Patient Safety Companion (PSC) skills checklist.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED